* A training practice both GP training and medical students
* A mixture of salaried GPs and partners
* Excellent Nursing team who all take part in chronic disease management
* The pharmacist and pharmacy technician deal with queries, putting on medications from discharge summaries and structured medication reviews
* Access to ARRS staff who are appointed by the PCN such as mental health practitioners, care co-ordinator, first contact physio and a dietician in addition to in house based Care Coordinators
* EMIS and AccuRx
* Situated in a market town with excellent links for commuting as it is on the London to Edinburgh Railway line and on the A1M. There is also international cricket at the Riverside Cricket Ground.
* Branch site is situated in a small village called Rickleton in Washington
* Both Chester le street practices are less than 30 minutes away from Newcastle, Durham City and Sunderland and within easy reach of the coast and spectacular countryside
* Research Active
* Multi site
* Good relationships with neighbouring practices
* CQC rating Good
* Close working relationship with nearby practices
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake all of thenormal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working in primarycare.
The post holder will also form a close working relationshipwith the practice/services where you they are providing primary care services.A high degree of flexibility will be required along with willingness to adaptto fluctuations in practice workload and adaptable to the day to day demands ofa busy general practice.
The post holder will undertake a variety of duties,including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visitingpatients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, resolvingmedication queries and completion of paperwork and correspondence.
About us
Due to changes within the organisation we are looking for another GP to join our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join ourteam.
We would encouage an informal chat or visit, so pleasecontact Rebecca Hutchinson - Practice Manager 0191 5947654
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, thepost holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of dutiesincluding surgery, consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations andqueries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeatprescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, (patient medicalreports and examinations for Insurance Companies on behalf of the Practice,referral letters NHS/Private/CAB, paperwork and correspondence in a timelymanner, acting as duty doctor on a rota basis .
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation topresenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health careworked within the organisation.
Recording clear and contemporaneous computerised notes toagreed standard
Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeatprescriptions
Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or nationallyagreed guidelines
From time to time there may be extra duties/responsibilitiesthat may be required of the post holder. These will be agreed with the Partnersand there will be an expectation that new duties/responsibilities may be partof the role, but that they will be appropriate to the knowledge, skills andexperience of the employed GP.
Other responsibilities with the Service
Awareness of and compliance with all relevantpolicies/guidelines
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensureevidence-based best practice
A commitment (when seeing patients) to helping the practicepromote safe, high-quality care
Maintain reaccreditation portfolio and undertake annualappraisal
Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standardsetting
Contributing to the development of computer-based patientrecords
Attending training, meetings and events organised by thepractice or other agencies, where appropriate
Responsibility for completing medical reports
To be professional at all times and maintain a formal dresscode.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A vocationally trained and accredited GP MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List
Experience
* A good knowledge of and interest in general practice and primary care Strong levels of IT proficiency and familiarity with primary care clinical systems (EMIS WEB). Experience in using the Microsoft suite of programmes Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care case load A good understanding of primary care contracting requirements Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals Progressive and forward-thinking attitude
* Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care Experience of supporting service change Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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